Tunisia

Affluent investors aiming for a second citizenship and residency might find Tunisia to be a less attractive option. The region confronts challenges like political uncertainties and civil unrest, potentially diminishing its appeal for those prioritizing stability, safety and passport power. Exploring alternative options for second citizenship is advisable. In fact many Tunisians look to golden visa programmes available in Europe such as Portugal and Spain.

TUNISIA CITIZENSHIP INVESTMENT

Currently, Tunisia lacks a clearly defined citizenship by investment programme. The procedure for obtaining citizenship in Tunisia follows standard legal protocols, with no specific provisions for securing it through economic contributions. Exploring alternatives, such as Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Programme, is advisable for investors seeking a second passport with greater visa-free benefits.

TUNISIA RESIDENCY INVESTMENT

Tunisia does not offer a dedicated residency by investment programme; however, avenues to secure residency exist through various types of Tunisian residency permits, such as those for tourism, work, study, and family reunification. Subsequently, investors exploring alternatives may find more enticing investor visa programmes in Europe. Portugal or Spain’s Golden Visa programmes both offer well-defined pathways to attain second residency through either real estate or fund investment.

TUNISIA PASSPORT STRENGTH AND RANKING

In La Vida’s Global Passport Ranking, Tunisia holds a lower position at 125. If the country were to introduce a second citizenship programme it would offer minimal attraction in terms of visa-free travel. Foreign investors would gain visa-free entry to only 36.1% of countries, constituting 20.9% of global travel. Stronger passports exist through several other citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes. For example, Portugal’s passport ranks 25th, offering better global travel freedom, and making it a preferable citizenship solution for high-net-worth individuals.